Coach Scott honored at Mt. Ayr event

Mount Ayr wrestling coach Eric Ehlen holds the plaque honoring former coach Ron "Scottie" Scott during a presentation Saturday at the school's dual tournament. At right is Jeff Scott, Ron's son, who spoke during the ceremony honoring his father. The plaque states: "Ron 'Scottie' Scott, Mount Ayr Community High School, 1966-2002, Iowa Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame, National Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame. Teacher-Coach-Mentor. Through character, integrity and humor, he taught us how to win in life."

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(CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON)

Mount Ayr's Joe Ricker secures a first-period pin against Harlan's Jordan Siebert during Saturday's Ron Scott Memorial Dual Tournament in Mount Ayr. Harlan won the dual, 48-31, in taking first place at 8-0. Ricker and teammates Erik Freed and Shane Swank were on the all-tournament team.

MOUNT AYR — Harlan went 8-0 to win the team title at the 2013 Ron Scott Memorial Dual Tournament last weekend.

The former Mount Ayr Duals was renamed in a ceremony including family members and former wrestlers of the late Ron Scott. Clay Harris of Riverside received the Ron Scott Wrestler of Character Award.

The host Raiders finished 5-3 for fourth place in the nine-team field.